Heifara Voirin has been named Mister Tahiti 2026 after an event held on Friday, October 9, in the gardens of the Papeete city hall. Voirin, a 31-year-old customer manager at the Polynesian Housing Office, beat eight other candidates to win the title, succeeding Nohoarii Tuhau, who passed on the symbolic scarf during the ceremony. Voirin previously held the title of Mister Teahupo’o in 2015 and expressed his dedication to representing Polynesia, stating that the title offers him a chance for personal growth and greater confidence. He now looks forward to competing in the Mister France contest, which will take place on January 23, 2027, in mainland France. The event included a range of performances and segments, starting with the Te Oviri opening act and continuing with the costume parade Te Mana, which showcased the candidates. A new feature this year was the "city attire" category, which focused on youth and the idea of "the man of tomorrow." Contemporary music played throughout the evening, and the show ended with a traditional dance performance, as has been customary in recent years. The competition combined public and jury votes, with the public vote contributing 40% of the total score. The master of ceremonies noted that the jury did not always align with the public's choices, highlighting the strong influence of audience support. The jury assessed the candidates based on their personality, daily habits, and their ability to communicate and connect with others. In addition to the main title, the best creator prize, known as Te Aito, was awarded to candidate number 8. Candidates number 7 and number 6 received second and third prizes, respectively. The event was filled with energy and enthusiasm, with supporters of different candidates actively engaging throughout the evening.